APPLE has expanded the roster of games available on its Netflix-style gaming subscription service, Apple Arcade.
Thirty new titles have been added to the app’s line-up in a major update, taking its library to more than 180 games.
Apple has expanded the roster of games available on its Netflix-style gaming subscription service, Apple Arcade
Standout additions include NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition, Star Trek Legends and The Oregon Trail.
Apple Arcade is the tech giant’s subscription-based game service.
For £4.99 a month, players gain access to a library of mobile games on their Apple device, with no adverts or extra in-app purchases required.
Launched in 2019, the service has become the home of a number of exclusive mobile games.
Launched in 2019, the service has become the home of a number of exclusive mobile games
Popular downloads first found on the App Store are also part of its growing library.
With the latest update, the Arcade library has now more than doubled since the service went live in September 2019.
Alongside the new titles, Apple announced the introduction of two new game categories: Timeless Classics and App Store Greats.
Timeless Classics includes popular genres with titles like “Good Sudoku by Zach Gage,” “Chess – Play & Learn,” and “Backgammon.”
App Store Greats brings award-winning games from the App Store to Apple Arcade, including “Threes!,” “Mini Metro,” and “Fruit Ninja Classic”.
“In its inaugural year, Apple Arcade won over media critics and fans for its creativity, diverse portfolio, and commitment to players’ privacy, providing a safe gaming service to enjoy with family and friends,” Matt Fischer, vice president of the App Store, said.
“Today we’re launching our biggest expansion since the service debuted, now offering more than 180 great games that include new Arcade Originals, Timeless Classics, and App Store Greats.
“Whether it’s a brand new Star Trek game, a new version of the legendary Oregon Trail, all-time App Store favourites like Monument Valley and Threes!, or traditional games like Backgammon, we have an incredible variety of gameplay experiences for everyone.”
To sign up to Apple Arcade, make sure you have an iPhone or iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, an iPad with the latest version of iPadOS.
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